MN SF4253

Modifies resident assessment schedules for nursing facilities to include assessments based on completion or cessation of rehabilitation therapy, with assessment reference dates determined 8 days after therapy ends, effective January 1, 2021.

Allows facilities to elect annually to accept a flat case mix index of 1.0 for residents with stays of 14 days or less instead of submitting admission assessments, effective July 1, 2020.

Requires nursing facilities to disclose information about related parties with ownership or control interests of 5 percent or more that provide services worth $10,000 or more annually, including profit and loss statements and payroll data.

Establishes interim payment rates (maximum 26 months) and settle-up payment rates for nursing facilities undergoing changes of ownership or operator, effective January 1, 2021.

Appropriates $600,000 in fiscal year 2021 to the commissioner of human services for additional auditing staff, auditor travel, and investigative software to improve nursing facility payment financial integrity.